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Who is the first Law officer of the Government of India?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. Chief Justice of India
  2. Union Law Minister
  3. Attorney General of India
  4. Law Secretary

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Attorney General of India

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: C) Attorney General of India šŸ“š Explanation: According to Article 76 of the Constitution, the Attorney General of India is designated as the first and highest law officer of the Government of India. They are appointed by the President and advise the union government on complex legal matters. The Attorney General holds the unique right of audience in all courts across India and can participate in parliamentary proceedings without the right to vote. They represent the state in major constitutional cases before the Supreme Court.